Havana, Cuba. On 26 August 2013, the former leader of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Cuba died. Jesús Luciano Armada Pena served as Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council for Cuba for over a quarter of a century.

Bucharest, Romania. Following the decision of the Superior Council of Magistracy, a number of Romanian lawyers expressed their disagreement with the Magistrates' right to be part of Masonic organizations. They argue that this right of the Magistrates seriously violates the Constitution.

Washington, United States of America."It's something we have had done a long time ago," said Ronald A. Seale before making an historic announcement. At the ceremony in Washington, today August 26, 2013, Sovereign Grand Commander Seale handed over a letter of recognition to the Prince Hall Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction.

Also, another announcement was made by the Sovereign Grand Commander for the Northern Jurisdiction: if the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction recognizes Prince Hall Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction, then we will do it also. Excited to overflowing, Sovereign Grand Commander Deary Vaughn said: "I thought I would not live to see this."

Washington, United States of America. An unprecedented event in the history of the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States took place today in Washington. William G. "Gene" Sizemore 33° became the first Past Sovereign Grand Commander Honoris Causa of the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States. He has served as Grand Executive Director of the Supreme Council, office currently occupied by his son.

Gene Sizemore 33° has announced this morning his withdrawal from the Supreme Council in Washington. He was awarded by the Sovereign Grand Commander with the title of Past Sovereign Grand Commander Honoris Causa. Also, Sizemore received from the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Jurisdiction the highest award, Sizemore being the first ever Freemason alive receiving the medal of the Northern Jurisdiction.

Washington, United States of America. Today was held the biennial session of the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America. The event was attended by the 32 Grand Masters of the Southern Jurisdiction, 27 Sovereign Grand Commanders and 9 Heads of Delegation of the Supreme Councils from 36 countries (North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe), plus 4 Grand Masters from Europe: Iceland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden.

Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Washington D.C. spoke on behalf of the Southern Jurisdiction Grand Masters and Sovereign Grand Commander of Canada spoke on behalf of the Supreme Councils present. The noted writer Dan Brown sent his greetings to all present.

During the session of the Supreme Council the young representatives were praised and a funny moment was when the International Congress secretary of DeMolay was invited by Illustrious Ronald Seale to take the Throne of the Sovereign Grand Commander.

At the closing ceremony of the Supreme Council, the Sovereign Grand Commander left the Temple having at his side the two members of DeMolay. The event was also attended by the wives of the members of the Supreme Councils and other guests.

Bucharest, Romania. Romania's Judges and Prosecutors will have to write in their declaration of interests (public document) whether they belong or not to any Masonic organizations. The decision was taken at CSM's meeting in August 20, 2013.

In April 2013, CSM's Commission #2 established that Magistrates are not incompatible with their status if they are Freemasons. We stress that Romania's Masonic organizations are not secret organizations and are respecting the Constitution and their members are depositing an oath of allegiance to the Country by respecting the Constitution and National laws.

The Dutch Ambassador to Romania said in his speech: "I are proud that I am a member of the Rotary Club in Costa Rica. I believe that you (today's youth) are a better equip than we were (those of my generation)." More information in Masonic Times.

Washington, United States of America. This week was held the Bicentennial Biennial of the Supreme Council for the Northern Jurisdiction of the United States. The executive sessions of the Supreme Council took place Friday and Saturday at Grand Hyatt Hotel . Yesterday, after the conferral ceremony of the degree of Sovereign Grand Inspector General, took place the closing ceremony of the 201st session of the Supreme Council.

New York, United States of America. On the occasion of the 200th anniversary since the founding of the Supreme Council for the Northern Jurisdiction of the United States, on August 5, 2013, a ceremony was held to present a historical Charter.

The ceremony was presided by the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Jurisdiction and the Charter was presented by the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Southern Jurisdiction. The event was attended by the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New York, dignitaries of the Grand Lodge and members of both Scottish Rite Masonic Jurisdictions.

Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Supreme Council of Argentina will organize today a public conference "Society, Education, Politics." The speaker will be Daniel Santoro, member of the National Academy of Journalism. APMR will provide more information on the conference of the Supreme Council soon.

He entered Freemasonry in 1965 and the was the one who organized the celebration of the 150th anniversary since the founding of the Supreme Council of Argentina. Roberto Horacio Neumarkt 33° was Sovereign Grand Commander from 2001 to 2007 and he was re-elected for this office on April 27, 2012.

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION 2.0

NEWSLETTER

IN MEMORIAM Alicia TOYOS

EXCLUSIVE | Interview with the first (woman) Grand Master in the history of the Republic of Uruguay, Alicia TOYOS | This interview has an exclusive character, being part of the Exclusive Collection of Interviews of the Masonic Agency. The republication (total and/or partial publication) of this interview is strictly prohibited.